Chapter XVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading FILTHY LUCRE In the town of X---- there is a street called Greek Street.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading In the middle of the street stands a church with a façade of marble and a splendid gilt tower, whose bells are the most tuneful in the whole town.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading In the middle of the street stands a church with a façade of marble and a splendid gilt tower, whose bells are the most tuneful in the whole town.

the two together, not just one

From this reading It is said that when those bells were cast the Greeks threw, with both hands, silver coins into the liquid metal.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading FILTHY LUCRE In the town of X---- there is a street called Greek Street.

put or send forth

From this reading It is said that when those bells were cast the Greeks threw, with both hands, silver coins into the liquid metal.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading In the middle of the street stands a church with a façade of marble and a splendid gilt tower, whose bells are the most tuneful in the whole town.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money

From this reading It is said that when those bells were cast the Greeks threw, with both hands, silver coins into the liquid metal.

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

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From this reading Old Francis Csanta was now the last of the race.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

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From this reading In the middle of the street stands a church with a façade of marble and a splendid gilt tower, whose bells are the most tuneful in the whole town.

disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter

From this reading FILTHY LUCRE In the town of X---- there is a street called Greek Street.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Old Francis Csanta was now the last of the race.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading In the middle of the street stands a church with a façade of marble and a splendid gilt tower, whose bells are the most tuneful in the whole town.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading FILTHY LUCRE In the town of X---- there is a street called Greek Street.

plural of “greek” — the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading It is said that when those bells were cast the Greeks threw, with both hands, silver coins into the liquid metal.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It is said that when those bells were cast the Greeks threw, with both hands, silver coins into the liquid metal.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading FILTHY LUCRE In the town of X---- there is a street called Greek Street.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is said that when those bells were cast the Greeks threw, with both hands, silver coins into the liquid metal.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading FILTHY LUCRE In the town of X---- there is a street called Greek Street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

immediately past

From this reading Old Francis Csanta was now the last of the race.

existing as or having characteristics of a liquid; especially tending to flow

From this reading It is said that when those bells were cast the Greeks threw, with both hands, silver coins into the liquid metal.

informal terms for money

From this reading FILTHY LUCRE In the town of X---- there is a street called Greek Street.

a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material

From this reading In the middle of the street stands a church with a façade of marble and a splendid gilt tower, whose bells are the most tuneful in the whole town.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.

From this reading It is said that when those bells were cast the Greeks threw, with both hands, silver coins into the liquid metal.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading In the middle of the street stands a church with a façade of marble and a splendid gilt tower, whose bells are the most tuneful in the whole town.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In the middle of the street stands a church with a façade of marble and a splendid gilt tower, whose bells are the most tuneful in the whole town.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Old Francis Csanta was now the last of the race.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FILTHY LUCRE In the town of X---- there is a street called Greek Street.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Old Francis Csanta was now the last of the race.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

furnished with people

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

any competition

From this reading Old Francis Csanta was now the last of the race.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It is said that when those bells were cast the Greeks threw, with both hands, silver coins into the liquid metal.

a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography

From this reading It is said that when those bells were cast the Greeks threw, with both hands, silver coins into the liquid metal.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading In the middle of the street stands a church with a façade of marble and a splendid gilt tower, whose bells are the most tuneful in the whole town.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading In the middle of the street stands a church with a façade of marble and a splendid gilt tower, whose bells are the most tuneful in the whole town.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading FILTHY LUCRE In the town of X---- there is a street called Greek Street.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is said that when those bells were cast the Greeks threw, with both hands, silver coins into the liquid metal.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading FILTHY LUCRE In the town of X---- there is a street called Greek Street.

in or at that place or location

From this reading FILTHY LUCRE In the town of X---- there is a street called Greek Street.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It is said that when those bells were cast the Greeks threw, with both hands, silver coins into the liquid metal.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading It is said that when those bells were cast the Greeks threw, with both hands, silver coins into the liquid metal.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading In the middle of the street stands a church with a façade of marble and a splendid gilt tower, whose bells are the most tuneful in the whole town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading FILTHY LUCRE In the town of X---- there is a street called Greek Street.

having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune

From this reading In the middle of the street stands a church with a façade of marble and a splendid gilt tower, whose bells are the most tuneful in the whole town.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Old Francis Csanta was now the last of the race.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

at the time that

From this reading It is said that when those bells were cast the Greeks threw, with both hands, silver coins into the liquid metal.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading It is a circle, or crescent, of pretty houses, which at one time were erected and peopled by Greek merchants.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading In the middle of the street stands a church with a façade of marble and a splendid gilt tower, whose bells are the most tuneful in the whole town.

belonging to which person

From this reading In the middle of the street stands a church with a façade of marble and a splendid gilt tower, whose bells are the most tuneful in the whole town.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the middle of the street stands a church with a façade of marble and a splendid gilt tower, whose bells are the most tuneful in the whole town.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading FILTHY LUCRE In the town of X---- there is a street called Greek Street.